Cat litter and cat faeces can contain a parasite that causes toxoplasmosis infection.

Cat litter and cat faeces can contain a parasite that causes toxoplasmosis infection. Although it's very rare, if you get toxoplasmosis for the first time when you're pregnant or up to three months before you conceive, the infection can:

When to get medical advice

Most people infected with toxoplasmosis don't have any symptoms and don't know they're infected.

Pregnant women aren't routinely screened for toxoplasmosis in the UK. But if you're concerned about your risk of toxoplasmosis, talk to your midwife or GP about the possibility of having a blood test to check for the infection.